Anthony Barr expected to sign with New York Jets

Gang Green has chanced on its go rusher. The New York Jets are anticipated to signal exterior linebacker Anthony Barr, NFL Community Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday. ESPN first reported it.

Barr, the No. 6 free agent obtainable fixed with NFL.com, straight fills a pressing need for New York, who occupy struggled to make rigidity off an edge go bustle for years. The aged Minnesota Vikings linebacker fell out of pick on within the Twin Cities whereas assorted entrance-seven teammates seen astronomical-time extensions. Barr, a four-time Skilled Bowler, was once drafted ninth overall by Minnesota in 2014. Over five seasons with the Vikes, Barr started 71 video games, compelled seven fumbles and racked up 13.5 sacks. It was once a busy Monday for the Jets, who are furthermore closing in on signing slot receiver Jamison Crowder and receiver/particular teams standout Josh Bellamy. Barr had three sacks in 2018, however is probably going to search out himself in a more go-bustle-heavy role with New York, which continues to draw around quarterback Sam Darnold, however is clearly taking note of every facet of the ball. So grand so that, fixed with Rapoport, the Jets are quiet a probability to transfer after aged Baltimore Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley.